MBRGI hands out 50,000 food parcels to people affected by heavy rains

Dubai: The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) announced its support for people, especially workers, affected by the harsh weather conditions, that hit the Eastern Region, by providing 50,000 food parcels and 10,000 ration cards.

MBRGI, in collaboration with the UAE Food Bank and the Fujairah Charity Association, is directly supporting families and individuals affected by the repercussions of the heavy rains in the Eastern Region, most notably in Fujairah.

The initiative aims to provide relief aid by distributing 10,000 ration cards that allow their holders to purchase basic supplies, in addition to providing food parcels to beneficiaries.

The urgent aid initiative complements the volunteering initiatives and social support available in the UAE, with the aim of supporting those affected by harsh weather conditions recently witnessed in several areas of the country.

About Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) was established in 2015, combining under its umbrella over 30 humanitarian and developmental initiatives and entities, most of which have been launched and supported by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, for more than 20 years.

The Foundation’s humanitarian, social and development initiatives and entities are primarily devoted to supporting and empowering vulnerable and disadvantaged communities around the world.

The MBRGI is the largest regional foundation in terms of the number of institutional initiatives that lead wide-reaching programmes and projects on a global scale.

Besides major time-bound humanitarian aid and relief operations, the MBRGI entities and initiatives also support vital societal sectors and develop practical and innovative solutions to address cultural, knowledge, economic, social, health, environment and humanitarian challenges in the region and the world.

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